Respiratory Therapist

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. St. Luke’s cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Springwoods Village, Holcombe, Northwest Houston, and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Our world needs compassion, our communities need care, and our families need protection Through collaborative effort, we aim to build robust communities, advocate for the disadvantaged, and redefine healing, bridging the gap between hospital care and community wellness.This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills.  

Do you have the passion to travel, but prefer to stay local? Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Do you love caring for people? We have a team of people waiting for you.     

Connect with St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Float Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT III PRN

The TX Division Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards set by the organization. The primary function of the Float Respiratory, RRT role is to be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your acute assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

Individuals must be flexible to float to various departments and sites throughout the Texas Market which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing.  Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a Clinical Leader.  

Float Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT III B: Employees (at times w/in minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.  Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy. May take Call.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $56.00.  Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Market Definitions:

Click Link below where you will be directed to learn more about each facility and the services they provide.

St. Luke’s Health – CHI TX Division: https://chitx.org/chi-st-lukes-health/  

• South Houston :  Sugar Land, Brazosport, Patients Medical Center

• North Houston:  Woodlands, Lakeside and Vintage

• Brazos Valley:  Burleson St Joseph Manor; Burleson St Joseph Health; CHI St. Joseph College Station; Grimes St. Joseph Health; Madison St Joseph Health; St Joseph Manor; St Joseph Regional Health Center

• East Texas:  Memorial Hospital of Polk County; Memorial Medical Center of East Texas; Memorial Medical Center San Augustine

• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Must complete a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP)
• BLS 
• ACLS
• Based on location assignment may also require PALS, NRP

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) year of experience working in an acute care facility, NICU experince required 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication
• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the  respiratory therapy  process to provide patient care and treatment.
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Basic Computer skills